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Research Biography
Alexandra Manson is a PhD candidate and Co-ordinator of School Food Research in the Caring Futures Institute, Healthy Start to Life focus. Alexandra's research focusses on improving children and families health behaviours, specifically looking at food consumed and provided within school.
Her thesis is examining perceptions of the current school food system and the features that influence parental acceptability of a potential school-provided meal system in Australia. Further, she co-ordinates research exploring the potential transformation of the school food system with a team of national collaborators. Alexandra is the Higher Degree Research student representative in CNHS and South Australia committee member for Home Economics Institute of Australia.
Alexandra is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with experience in public health nutrition.
Research Interests
- Children and families
- School food
- Food insecurity
Career Highlights
Research dissemination and Media
Experts share tips on making the most of your dollar this back to school season - 7 News Australia
Unpacking school lunchbox costs - Flinders University News
Parents back introduction of school meals in Australia - Flinders University News
Fresh push for cafeteria-style lunches to be on offer at Adelaide schools - 7 News Adelaide
Funding support
King and Amy O'Malley Trust Home Economics Postgraduate Scholarship (2022-25)
Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (2022-25)
Team Members
Dr Brittany Johnson - Primary PhD Supervisor
Professor Rebecca Golley - Associate PhD Supervisor
Research Expertise
Alexandra has expertise in quantitative research methods, particuarly secondary analysis using inferential statistics.
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor (Honours), Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (First class honours), Flinders University
2017 → 2020
Research Areas
- Public health
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Research output
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Unpacking the cost of the lunchbox for Australian families: a secondary analysis
Manson, A. C., Johnson, B. J., Wolfenden, L., Sutherland, R. & Golley, R. K., Feb 2024, In: Health promotion international. 39, 1, 11 p., daad194.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The food and nutrient intake of 5 to 12 year old Australian children during school hours: a secondary analysis of the 2011-2012 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey
Manson, A. C., Johnson, B. J., Zarnowiecki, D., Sutherland, R. & Golley, R. K., 8 Dec 2021, In: Public Health Nutrition. 24, 18, p. 5985-5994 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Do we need school meals in Australia? A discussion paper
Manson, A. C., Johnson, B. J., Smith, K., Dunbabin, J., Leahy, D., Graham, A., Gallegos, D. & Golley, R., Sept 2022, Bedford Park: Flinders University, 25 p.Research output: Working paper/Preprint › Discussion paper
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Development and validation of a short dietary questionnaire for assessing obesity-related dietary behaviours in young children
Bell, L., Manson, A., Zarnowiecki, D., Tan, S. N., Byrne, R., Taylor, R., Zheng, M., Wen, L. M. & Golley, R., Apr 2024, In: Maternal and Child Nutrition. 20, 2, 17 p., e13613.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Screening tools used in primary health care settings to identify health behaviours in children (birth–16 years); A systematic review of their effectiveness, feasibility and acceptability
Dutch, D., Bell, L., Zarnowiecki, D., Johnson, B. J., Denney-Wilson, E., Byrne, R., Cheng, H., Rossiter, C., Manson, A., House, E., Davidson, K. & Golley, R. K., Apr 2024, In: Obesity Reviews. 25, 4, 16 p., e13694.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)59 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Flinders University Student Association Professional Development Grant
Manson, A. (Recipient), 2023
Prize
Activities
- 1 Invited talk
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Home Economics Institute of Australia Keynote Address
Manson, A. (Speaker)
2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk